Engaging the autopilot (Steer to Wind)

Note

In order to engage the autopilot using one of the available Steer to Wind sub-modes on your performance display:

  • Your multifunction display / chartplotter boating activity must be set to Sailing during the initial startup wizard, and;

  • A compatible wind transducer must be connected to your multifunction display / chartplotter network.

  • A compatible sensor providing vessel heading data must be connected to your multifunction display / chartplotter network.

To engage your autopilot using one of the Steer to Wind sub-modes:

  1. For Wheel and Tiller pilots, engage the mechanical drive by either engaging the wheel drive’s clutch or attaching the pushrod onto the tiller pin.
  2. On your performance display, navigate to the Pilot: STANDBY preset page.
  3. Select Engage pilot.

    The following menu will be displayed:

    Note

    The Polar sub-mode is only enabled when the Sail performance setting on your multifunction display / chartplotter is set to Polar and if your vessel heading is within 30° of the polar target wind angle. The Sail performance setting can be changed by navigating to: Homescreen > Settings > Boat details > Sail performance.

  4. Either:

    • Select Wind to open the sub-mode that you last selected.

      Note

      If the last sub-mode you selected is the Polar sub-mode and your vessel heading is more than 30° from a polar target wind angle, the TWA sub-mode will open by default.

    • Or, directly select your chosen sub-mode.

Your autopilot will engage and the chosen sub-mode will be displayed onscreen. For more information, refer to: Steer to wind